Geneva
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Origin of the name Geneva:
Of disputed origin, Geneva might be a borrowing of the name of a city and lake in Switzerland, which is derived from the Old French genevre (juniper berry). Alternatively, it might have originated as a diminutive form of Genevieve.
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The Geneva Conventions, provide standards for the humane treatment of the prisoners and victims of war.
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Genie, Jenny, Evie, Eva, Neve, Gigi, Gin, Ginny, Neva
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Geneva was Mamie Eisenhower's middle name.
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